sony-bmg-masterworks articles
Arcadi Volodos: Pianist plays live in Vienna
Pianist Arcadi Volodos, called "one of the greatest pianists of our time" by the "Berliner Morgenpost," has been celebrated as a wizzard at the keyboard since his 1997 debut recording. ...2010-01-05
Mercedes Sosa: Cantora an Upright Last Offering
Mercedes Sosa , who died on October 4th of this year from the complications of a long-time kidney disease, was more than just an international idol of the folk-movement. In ...2009-11-18
Leonidas Kavakos: "Mendelssohn-Bartholdy: Concerto for Violin & Orchestra op. 64/Piano Trio No. 1 & 2"
Fundamental psychologies of the heart: Even bad endings can have their blessings.2009-08-05
CD Feature/ Midori: "The Essential Midori"
A ripe, dark cherry: Recognition and amazement have always been closely connected in Midori's oeuvre.2009-01-07
Nikolaj Znaider: A Dervish for 'Brahms and Korngold Violin Concertos'
Danish Violinist Nikolaj Znaider has been compared to Brahms before because of his utter dedication and diligence in refining his technique and honing his performance abilities. It should therefore seem ...2008-12-27
Nuria Rial: Haydn Arias for Lugia Polzelli explore the Secret Love of Haydn
Soprano Nuria Rial is about to herald the Haydn year in style. Her latest full-length “Haydn Arias for Lugia Polzelli” will shed some musical light on the creative influence of ...2008-12-13
Mayuko Kamio: Spans Centuries In Recital
Stupendous success in her native Japan, international commendations and critical appraisal from publications such as the New York Times can hardly go by unnoticed for very long. “In Recital”, her ...2008-12-03
Gábor Boldoczki: 'Gloria' trumpets out a succesful year
Hungarian Trumpet virtuoso Gábor Boldoczki is launching his fifth solo album. Again released with the support of Sony BMG Masterworks, “Gloria” presents a collection of works by Bach, Händel and ...2008-11-25
Hille Perl: In Darkness Let me Dwell illuminates German Classical Charts
Gamba-virtuoso Hille Perl has stormed into the German Classical charts with her latest album. Surrounded by a team of impressive instrumentalists and Soprano Dorothee Mields, “In Darkness let me Dwell” ...2008-11-19
Arthur Rubinstein: The Original Jacket Collection documents love for Chopin
Glenn Gould is no longer the only Pianist to posthumously pride himself of a monumental collector's edition. Sony BMG Masterworks have now announced the release of Arthur Rubinstein's very own ...2008-11-11
Denis Matsuev: The Carnegie Hall Concert a Romantic Feast
Russian Pianist Denis Matsuev is set to release his new CD on RCA Redseal. Marking his comeback on the album front, “The Carnegie Hall Concert” captures Matsuev where he feels ...2008-11-03
Joshua Bell: A Personal Four Seasons
Joshua Bell is presenting his very own version of Vivaldi's „Four Seasons“. Described by his record company Sony as „cinematic and sumptuous“, the album is a joint effort with the ...2008-09-23| 1 comment
Sol Gabetta: Cantabile and Shostakovich Double-Strike
Argentinian-born Franco-Russian Cellist Sol Gabetta has never been one for mediocrity. Defying all sales warnings in the Classical department, tt should only seem apt, then, that she will be launching ...2008-08-08
Osvaldo Golijov: Composes with Francis Ford Coppola
Only shortly after the announcement that director Francis Ford Coppola had asked contemporary composer Osvaldo Golijov to write the score to his latest film project “Youth Without Youth”, the soundtrack ...2008-07-14
David Zinman: Conductor continues Mahler cycle
Conductor David Zinman has crossed the rubycon in his quest of recording all symphonies by Gustav Mahler: Together with the Zürich Tonhalle Orchester, Zinman has just released Mahler’s “Symphony No. ...2008-06-13

